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Mrs Moreau's Warbler

Stephen Moss
Mrs Moreau s Warbler Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781783350926

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Mrs Moreau's Warbler by Stephen Moss Pdf

Swallow and starling, puffin and peregrine, blue tit and blackcap. We use these names so often that few of us ever pause to wonder about their origins. What do they mean? Where did they come from? And who created them? The words we use to name birds are some of the most lyrical and evocative in the English language. They also tell incredible stories: of epic expeditions, fierce battles between rival ornithologists, momentous historical events and touching romantic gestures. Through fascinating encounters with birds, and the rich cast of characters who came up with their names, in Mrs Moreau's Warbler Stephen Moss takes us on a remarkable journey through time. From when humans and birds first shared the earth to our fraught present-day coexistence, Moss shows how these names reveal as much about ourselves and our relationship with the natural world as about the creatures they describe.

The Swallow

Stephen Moss
The Swallow Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473577367

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The Swallow by Stephen Moss Pdf

From the bestselling author of The Robin, The Wren and The Twelve Birds of Christmas. With around 700,000 breeding pairs, the swallow is one of the most familiar birds in Britain. Though we consider the swallow to be 'our' bird, we also share this beloved creature with millions of others across the globe. Whilst we see it on a daily basis for half the year, the swallow then flies south to Africa, living on only in our memory in the long, dark winter. In The Swallow Stephen Moss documents a year of observing the swallow close to home and in the field to shed light on the secret life of this extraordinary bird. We trace the swallow's life cycle and journey, including the epic 12,000-mile round trip it takes every year, to enable it to enjoy a life of almost eternal sunshine, and the key part the swallow plays in our traditional and popular culture. With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this charismatic and beautiful bird. PRAISE FOR STEPHEN MOSS: 'A superb naturalist and writer' Chris Packham 'Inspired, friendly and blessed with apparently limitless knowledge' Peter Marren 'Moss has carved out an enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world' Daily Mail

The Wren

Stephen Moss
The Wren Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473560611

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The Wren by Stephen Moss Pdf

'This fascinating biography . . . A perfect Christmas present for any birder' Birdwatching From the BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The Robin: A Biography, STEPHEN MOSS: The wren is a paradox of a bird. They are Britain's most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and have by far the loudest song in proportion to their size. They also thrive up and down Britain and Ireland: from the smallest city garden to remote offshore islands, blustery moors to chilly mountains.Yet many people are not sure if they have ever seen a wren. Perhaps because the wren is so tiny, weighing just as much as two A4 sheets of paper, and so busy, always on the move, more mouse than bird. However if we cast our eyes back to recent history wrens were a mainstay of literary, cultural and popular history. The wren was on postage stamps and the farthing, it featured in nursery rhymes and greetings cards, poems and rural 'wren hunts', still a recent memory in Ireland particularly. With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this fascinating bird that lives right on our doorstep.

How to Read a Word

Elizabeth Knowles
How to Read a Word Book PDF

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780191650567

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How to Read a Word by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

Have you ever wondered how you can find out more about a word: Where did it come from? How has its meaning altered? How can it be pronounced? What is its relationship to other words? Language is not fixed, but is an evolutionary process: words develop and change, in meaning, association, and pronunciation, as well as in many other ways. Exploring the routes taken by the words we choose to investigate leads us on fascinating journeys. How to Read a Word, written by the noted lexicographer Elizabeth Knowles, shows us how we might delve into the origins, associations, and evolution of words, and is primarily concerned with the following two points: what questions can be asked about a word? And how can they be answered? Utilising the unrivalled resources and the language-monitoring programs of the Oxford English Dictionary, the book leads you through the various stages of investigation into the myriad aspects of individual words, from etymology to date of first use and regional distribution, and from spelling and pronunciation to shifts in meaning. Supported by many examples of investigation into specific words, and featuring a full index, a wide selection of useful online resources, and reams of useful tips for avoiding common pitfalls, it is both a thought-provoking and practical handbook, providing readers with the essential tools to confidently interrogate the words by which they are surrounded. How to Read a Word is the perfect gift for anyone who is fascinated by the development and intricacies of the English language.

Do Birds Have Knees?

Stephen Moss
Do Birds Have Knees Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472932365

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Do Birds Have Knees? by Stephen Moss Pdf

This RSPB-endorsed book answers all those burning questions about birds that beginners and experts alike may ask themselves as they go about their birding. How do ducks keep their feet from freezing in winter? Why don't swallows stay in Africa? Are birds really dinosaurs, or were dinosaurs really birds? And do birds have knees? Taking a 'questions and answers' approach, each specific question leads to an answer which expands the theme under discussion, so that all aspects of bird life and the hobby of birding are covered. The scientifically rigorous answers together form an impressive and fascinating body of bird-related information. This highly readable book will intrigue anyone with an interest in birds.

Limestone Country

Fiona Sampson
Limestone Country Book PDF

Author : Fiona Sampson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1908213515

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Limestone Country by Fiona Sampson Pdf

A book about farming, wildlife, culture and the personal experience of living in limestone country.

Planet Earth II

Stephen Moss
Planet Earth II Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473530065

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Planet Earth II by Stephen Moss Pdf

10 years on from the first, groundbreaking, Planet Earth, we use the most incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery to bring you the most exciting and immersive picture of our world's wildlife yet. With over 250 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this is an extraordinary new look at the complex life of some of the most amazing places on Planet Earth. Each chapter reveals an environment – some never-before-seen, some astonishingly familiar – defined by a unique set of rules required for survival. From the most desolate desert to the depths of the jungle, from blistering heat and freezing cold to perpetual darkness and deadly UV, discover how a whole host of creatures have adapted to life in the most extreme conditions. And how they compete with one another to become the largest, the fastest, the most poisonous, or most devious - all in a bid to survive. Planet Earth II includes the first in-depth look at the urban environment, and the surprising range of behaviours occurring right under our noses, as well as some previously untouched island worlds. Filmed with remarkable 5k and infra-red technology, these are the challenges, the confrontations, and the triumphs of some of the most extraordinary creatures in the natural world, told from their perspective. This is our planet, as you have never seen it before.

The Twelve Birds of Christmas

Stephen Moss
The Twelve Birds of Christmas Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473569836

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The Twelve Birds of Christmas by Stephen Moss Pdf

Naturalist Stephen Moss digs beneath the surface of some of our most popular Christmas carols in an ornithological celebration of the Festive Season. Using the structure of the carol as a jumping off point, he explores the place of twelve fascinating British birds in our history, culture and landscape. Some of the birds are obvious, there's the swan and of course the partridge. Other chapters are loose interpretations of a verse: for drummers drumming he delves into the woodpecker's distinctive drumming tap. Woodpeckers, he explains, have special padded skulls to mitigate against using its head like hammer drills. They carefully select dead trees for the most hollow, sonorous sound. With brilliant anecdotes and insights, Stephen Moss weaves history, culture, bird behaviour and folklore into a compelling narrative for each species, tracing its fortunes over the past two centuries. 'A superb naturalist and writer' Chris Packham 'Moss has carved out an enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world' Daily Mail

Darwin and the Barnacle

Rebecca Stott
Darwin and the Barnacle Book PDF

Author : Rebecca Stott
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780571317790

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Darwin and the Barnacle by Rebecca Stott Pdf

Darwin and the Barnacle by Rebecca Stott, lavishly illustrated and superbly told, is the fascinating story of how genius sometimes proceeds through indirection - and how one small item of curiosity contributed to history's most spectacular scientific breakthrough.

Remarkable Birds

Stephen Moss
Remarkable Birds Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123312592

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Remarkable Birds by Stephen Moss Pdf

A celebration of the world's favourite birds, as nominated by birders and conservationists worldwide

Wild Hares and Hummingbirds

Stephen Moss
Wild Hares and Hummingbirds Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781409041672

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Wild Hares and Hummingbirds by Stephen Moss Pdf

Join celebrated naturalist Stephen Moss, host award-winning BBC series Springwatch and author of The Robin, for a year in the idyllic village of Mark on the Somerset Levels – a watery wonderland rich in nature and wildlife, from birds to butterflies to badgers As the year unfolds, Moss transports the reader to the entrancing landscape of flora and fauna that accompanies the dawn of each month. Deeply informative and profoundly inspiring, Wild Hares and Hummingbirds is a celebration of the Great British countryside, animals and the natural world. ‘Moss captures the flora and the fauna of his Somerset home with a grace and charm to warm the coldest winter night’ Independent

The Leaping Hare

George Ewart Evans
The Leaping Hare Book PDF

Author : George Ewart Evans
Publisher : Faber & Faber Non Fiction
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Hares
ISBN : 0571336051

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The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans Pdf

The Leaping Hare is a classic of nature writing, considering the wild hare in nature, poetry, folklore, history and art. George Ewart Evans was a pioneer of oral history, and the book features testimony from all walks of countryside life, which sings from the pages. A lovely book that is both exploratory and rooted in a sense of the hare's mystery .

Understanding Bird Behaviour

Stephen Moss
Understanding Bird Behaviour Book PDF

Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472925862

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Understanding Bird Behaviour by Stephen Moss Pdf

The way birds behave is one of the vital keys to accurate identification and this book provides the experienced instruction needed to understand and get the most out of watching birds. The guide covers all the fundamental types of bird behaviour, including movement, feeding, breeding, migration, navigation, distribution, range, life and death, all of which are illustrated with beautiful photographs. There is a whole section dedicated to the behaviour of different species groups, from divers and grebes through to sparrows, buntings and finches.

Promiscuity

Tim Birkhead
Promiscuity Book PDF

Author : Tim Birkhead
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674006666

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Promiscuity by Tim Birkhead Pdf

Birkhead reveals a world in which males and females vie with each other as they strive to maximize their reproductive success. Color illustrations.

The Eponym Dictionary of Birds

Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson
The Eponym Dictionary of Birds Book PDF

Author : Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472982698

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The Eponym Dictionary of Birds by Bo Beolens,Michael Watkins,Michael Grayson Pdf

Birdwatchers often come across bird names that include a person's name, either in the vernacular (English) name or latinised in the scientific nomenclature. Such names are properly called eponyms, and few people will not have been curious as to who some of these people were (or are). Names such as Darwin, Wallace, Audubon, Gould and (Gilbert) White are well known to most people. Keener birders will have yearned to see Pallas's Warbler, Hume's Owl, Swainson's Thrush, Steller's Eider or Brünnich's Guillemot. But few people today will have even heard of Albertina's Myna, Barraband's Parrot, Guerin's Helmetcrest or Savigny's Eagle Owl. This extraordinary new work lists more than 4,000 eponymous names covering 10,000 genera, species and subspecies of birds. Every taxon with an eponymous vernacular or scientific name (whether in current usage or not) is listed, followed by a concise biography of the person concerned. These entries vary in length from a few lines to several paragraphs, depending on the availability of information or the importance of the individual's legacy. The text is punctuated with intriguing or little-known facts, unearthed in the course of the authors' extensive research. Ornithologists will find this an invaluable reference, especially to sort out birds named after people with identical surnames or in situations where only a person's forenames are used. But all birders will find much of interest in this fascinating volume, a book to dip into time and time again whenever their curiosity is aroused.